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Delegating access to your accounts

There are many reasons why someone may need to delegate access to their bank accounts. It can be helpful if you’re out of the country for a long period, become ill or lose the mental capacity to manage your own affairs.

Although we can’t advise you on which type of delegated access suits your circumstances, we can tell you about the options and let you know where to go for help and advice.

I need help with cash, shopping and bills

I want:

Someone to take out cash for me, and pay for my shopping or billswith a debit card

Delegated access options explained

We all have the right to manage our own money. However, there may come a time where you start to become concerned about your own ability, or that of a family member or friend, to access and manage finances. Alternatively, you may find it convenient to allow someone you trust to manage some of your day-to-day banking.

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View only access

I’d like someone I trust to receive a copy of my statement each month so they can see my transactions and discuss them with me.

Second account

I’d like someone I trust to withdraw cash on my behalf without having access to my current account.

Joint account

I’d like someone I trust to have full access to my current account and manage my other accounts.

Third party access (also known as third party authority)

General Power of Attorney

I’d like to grant authority for someone to act on my behalf and make decisions about my financial affairs. They should have access to information held by Barclays and other financial institutions. This authority would end if I became incapable of managing my own affairs.

I want to plan for a time when I may not have mental capacity to manage my finances

Lasting Power of Attorney and Continuing (Scottish) Power of Attorney

I’d like to grant authority for someone to act on my behalf and make decisions about my financial affairs. They should have access to information held by Barclays and other financial institutions. This authority would end if I became incapable of managing my own affairs

I’d like to help someone who is unable to manage their finances

Appointeeship

An appointeeship is an arrangement where a person is named by the Department of Works and Pensions to act on behalf of someone who needs to claim benefits but is no longer able to manage their own affairs. This could be because they're severely disabled or lack mental capacity.

Barclays Bank PLC. Authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority (Financial Services Register number: 122702). Barclays Bank PLC subscribes to the Lending Code which is monitored and enforced by the Lending Standards Board. Further details can be found at www.lendingstandardsboard.org.uk. Barclays Insurance Services Company Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Financial Services Register number: 312078).